Water levels are expected to rise “more rapidly” along the Ottawa River over the next few days and minor flooding is expected in low-lying areas, as heavy rain soaks Ottawa and eastern Ontario.

The City of Pembroke says, with construction season ramping up, residents are reminded that city workers have a right to a safe workplace.

The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources says a flood watch is in effect for areas along the Ottawa River between Pembroke and Arnprior.

Ontario Provincial Police are warning businesses in the Ottawa Valley about phishing scams after a local business reported being defrauded $3,000.

Ontario Provincial Police say one person was killed after a two-vehicle crash in Pembroke Monday morning.

Motorists are being advised that there will be military vehicles on several highways across eastern Ontario this weekend and next weekend, including along highways 17, 416 and 417, as part of military training exercises in Petawawa, Ont.

The mayors of Renfrew and Horton Township in eastern Ontario say a collision that closed Highway 17 for hours on Wednesday serves as a reminder of the need to expand the roadway in the region.

Ontario Provincial Police say the driver of a tractor trailer was taken to hospital as a precaution following a crash in Renfrew on Wednesday.

An Ottawa Valley parent is warning others after her 13-year-old daughter found herself hospitalized from taking part in a dangerous TikTok challenge.

Ontario Provincial Police say two people are facing charges in connection with the fraudulent use of personal cheques in the Ottawa Valley.

The Ontario government is now accepting proposal to widen Highway 17 between Renfrew and Arnprior.

Two Renfrew, Ont. residents are facing charges after border officers detected ketamine in a package arriving in Canada, according to police.

Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a suspected swatting incident in Barry’s Bay, after officers responded to a report of threats indicating that someone had been shot in the Upper Ottawa Valley community.

The Department of National Defence will build approximately 2,000 military housing units in Ottawa, Kingston and Petawawa as part of a plan to expand military housing across the country.

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